Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County

Putting knowledge to work in Ulster County, New York.

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A CCE Ulster Master Gardener Volunteer works in the demonstration garden at SUNY Ulster.

Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

What's Happening at CCE Ulster

Events

Solutions Inspired by Nature

Exploring biomimicry, agroforestry and innovative tree propagation methods for farming systems

How can we learn from nature in our farming systems to address our essential services of food, water, waste, shelter, energy, and ecosystem management? This program will include three presenters discussing different methods: syntropic agroforestry, air prune raised bed tree production, and integrating nature-based solutions and biomimicry in farming systems. 

Annual Meeting

CCE Ulster's Annual Meeting

Join CCE Ulster for its 2026 Annual Meeting on December 1st at 6 p.m. at our office on 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401. 

After official business, experts will discuss the legacy of philosopher Liberty Hyde Bailey and what we can learn from his work about today’s interconnected challenges. There is a snow date of December 2nd in case of inclement weather.

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Our Mission

Since 1913, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) has responded to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust. Our programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation.

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Your gift brings Cornell's research straight to people who need it—farmers improving their soil, grandparents navigating a second round of parenting, neighbors protecting local streams, families stretching their grocery budgets. Every dollar given is invested back in Ulster County.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (EIN 14-6036893) is a charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the federal tax code.

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Location

232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401

Contact

Phone: 845-340-3990
Email: ulster@cornell.edu

Hours

Monday — Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: Office hours may vary due to holiday calendar.

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